EA Sports has announced scheduled server maintenance for EA FC 25 on March 19, temporarily disrupting online services.
This maintenance follows Title Update 11; however, EA Sports has not disclosed the specific reasons for it. During this maintenance period, all online features will be temporarily unavailable, and certain game modes will be offline. Fortunately, the developers have provided an estimated completion time for the maintenance.
EA FC 25 Server Maintenance Timings (March 19)
The server maintenance will commence at 9 A.M. UTC / 2 A.M. PDT / 5 A.M. EDT on March 19. This will impact EA FC 25 and several previous titles across all platforms. Please note that matchmaking will cease 30 minutes before the maintenance begins, so plan your gameplay accordingly.
According to the maintenance schedule, the servers are expected to be back online by 11:30 A.M. UTC / 4:30 A.M. PDT / 7:30 A.M. EDT. It’s important to remember that maintenance can occasionally extend beyond the planned timeframe—previous instances have shown this to be true. If there is a delay, we will keep you updated with the new timings. If everything goes as planned, the maintenance will last for 2 hours and 30 minutes (or 3 hours if you include the matchmaking halt).
We have a maintenance coming up on March 19, 09:00 to 11:30 UTC. During this time, you may be disconnected or unable to access online services. Match creation will be disabled 30 min before the maintenance. Titles impacted: EA SPORTS FC 25, EA SPORTS FC 24, and FIFA 23 on all platforms.
— EA SPORTS FC Direct Communication (@EASFCDirect) March 19, 2025
During this maintenance phase, all online matchmaking modes will be actively disrupted. For instance, Ultimate Team mode will be unavailable, including offline matchmaking activities like Squad Battles. If you attempt to access the mode and initiate a game, you may encounter a matchmaking error. If this happens, rest assured you are not alone in facing these issues.
While waiting for Ultimate Team to resume normal operations, take the time to review the Title Update 11 patch notes. This update includes significant gameplay changes that can enhance your performance in Rivals and Champions matches.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What will be affected during the EA FC 25 server maintenance?
During the server maintenance, all online matchmaking features will be non-operational, including Ultimate Team and Squad Battles modes.
How long is the EA FC 25 server maintenance scheduled to last?
The maintenance is scheduled to last for approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes, from 9 A.M. to 11:30 A.M. UTC.
Can maintenance timings be extended?
Yes, maintenance timings can sometimes be extended. EA Sports will provide updates if there are changes to the expected schedule.
What updates can I expect from Title Update 11?
Title Update 11 includes major gameplay changes. Checking the patch notes can help you understand these updates for better performance in matches.